w.msn.com - robtex.com
w.msn.com
| CNAME | wx.msn.com.edgesuite.net | ||||||
| CNAME | a1549.g.akamai.net | ||||||
| DNSSEC | β οΈ Not signed | ||||||
| A | 2.18.67.74π«π· AKAMAI-ASN12.18.67.0/24 Akamai Technologies | ||||||
| PTR | a2-18-67-74.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com | ||||||
| A | 2.18.67.79π«π· AKAMAI-ASN12.18.67.0/24 Akamai Technologies | ||||||
msn.com
| DNSSEC | β οΈ Not signed | ||||||
| A | 204.79.197.219πΊπΈ AS8068204.79.197.0/24 Microsoft | ||||||
| NS | ns1-204.azure-dns.com β | ||||||
| NS | dns1.p08.nsone.net β οΈ Not in parent delegation | ||||||
| NS | dns1.p09.nsone.net β οΈ Not in zone NS records | ||||||
| NS | dns2.p08.nsone.net β οΈ Not in parent delegation | ||||||
| NS | dns3.p08.nsone.net β οΈ Not in parent delegation | ||||||
| NS | dns4.p08.nsone.net β οΈ Not in parent delegation | ||||||
| NS | ns2-204.azure-dns.net | ||||||
| NS | ns3-204.azure-dns.org | ||||||
| NS | ns4-204.azure-dns.info | ||||||
| MX | msn-com.olc.protection.outlook.com β | ||||||
| TXT | AFDVALIDATION=IcePrime | ||||||
| TXT | facebook-domain-verification=q715hqwb3sc3mkxajcokcksu21c8r2 | ||||||
| TXT | globalsign-domain-verification=KaParXxs1OHDy7o8CMbPpHBN-2m_mzwdPqKMMQ66a6 | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=3lJkn9Ti3ZZZEzyGfgndcatwCZ93RLqWOYjIckfeKlM | ||||||
| TXT | google-site-verification=snWRecgPSoBabrLXKCz4W8SZYabue7JrtXQM36fq6PE | ||||||
| TXT | v=spf1 include:spf.protection.outlook.com include:spf-a.hotmail.com include:s... | ||||||
| SOA | ns1-204.azure-dns.comazuredns-hostmaster@microsoft.com serial=1 | ||||||
rank #136 globally
rank #89 in the tld
This domain name, "msn.com", represents the online presence of MSN (Microsoft Network). It is a web portal and related collection of internet services and apps for Windows and mobile devices, provided by Microsoft. It offers a variety of services including news, weather, entertainment, sports, and more. MSN is one of the most visited websites worldwide.π HSTS Preload (+subdomains)
WOT: SAFE (92/100)
π Tranco rank: #61
MSN (Microsoft Network) is a web portal and collection of Internet services owned by Microsoft. Launched on August 24, 1995 alongside Windows 95, MSN originally began as a dial-up service competing with AOL. Today it operates as a comprehensive content aggregator, serving as the default homepage for Microsoft Edge and offering curated news, weather, sports, finance, and entertainment content from hundreds of partner sources worldwide.
Services and Reach
MSN's key offerings include MSN News (aggregated global news with personalized feeds), MSN Weather (forecasts and severe weather alerts), and MSN Money (financial news, stock tracking, and economic updates). The portal integrates Bing search and provides access to Microsoft services like Outlook.com, OneDrive, and Skype. Available as both a web portal and mobile apps for iOS and Android, MSN attracts millions of daily visitors across international versions for dozens of countries.
Technical Infrastructure
- Hosting: Microsoft's own network infrastructure (AS8075)
- DNS: Hybrid setup using Azure DNS (primary) and NS1 (secondary)
- Email: Microsoft 365 via Outlook protection
- IPv4/IPv6: Dual-stack enabled
- DNSSEC: Not enabled
The domain ranks among the top 100 globally on Tranco, reflecting its continued relevance as a major web destination after nearly three decades of operation.
Same first word
DNS History
40 records (1 active, 39 former)
βA104.72.70.582015-08-02 β 2015-08-02 Β· 3 obs
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βA104.72.70.722015-08-02 β 2015-08-02 Β· 3 obs
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βA106.187.61.162017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA106.187.61.632017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA107.14.45.342016-07-22 β 2016-07-22 Β· 4 obs
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βA107.14.45.812016-07-22 β 2016-07-22 Β· 4 obs
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βA118.155.230.422015-08-02 β 2015-08-02 Β· 3 obs
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βA118.155.230.592015-08-02 β 2015-08-02 Β· 3 obs
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βA149.135.80.162017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA149.135.80.182017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA165.254.169.642017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA165.254.169.962017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA190.98.146.242015-08-02 β 2015-08-02 Β· 3 obs
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βA190.98.146.342015-08-02 β 2015-08-02 Β· 3 obs
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βA2.22.22.672015-12-01 β 2015-12-01 Β· 4 obs
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βA2.22.22.912015-12-01 β 2015-12-01 Β· 4 obs
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βA203.116.74.2192015-08-02 β 2015-08-02 Β· 3 obs
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βA203.116.74.2252015-08-02 β 2015-08-02 Β· 3 obs
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βA203.117.152.1952017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA203.117.152.2012017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA23.59.190.1052015-08-02 β 2015-08-02 Β· 3 obs
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βA23.59.190.1232015-08-02 β 2015-08-02 Β· 3 obs
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βA23.61.194.1792015-08-02 β 2015-08-02 Β· 3 obs
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βA23.61.194.2082015-08-02 β 2015-08-02 Β· 3 obs
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βA23.7.245.482017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA23.7.245.662017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA23.72.38.962017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA23.72.38.992017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA69.31.16.1622015-08-02 β 2015-08-02 Β· 3 obs
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βA69.31.16.662015-08-02 β 2015-08-02 Β· 3 obs
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βA72.246.216.2202017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA72.246.216.2512017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA81.52.133.322017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA81.52.133.342017-05-16 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA92.123.64.2192016-03-09 β 2016-03-09 Β· 4 obs
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βA92.123.65.82016-03-09 β 2016-03-09 Β· 4 obs
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βA92.123.72.1052015-08-02 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βA92.123.72.892015-08-02 β 2017-05-16 Β· 4 obs
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βCNAMEa1549.g.akamai.net2015-12-01 β 2017-05-16 Β· 5 obs
β 2015-12-01 19:16:28
β 2017-05-16 16:31:42
β 2026-03-27 19:06:58
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βCNAMEwx.msn.com.edgesuite.net2015-08-02 β 2026-04-13 Β· 2 obs
β 2026-04-13 04:30:54
π DNS Trace
π Delegation Chain
| Zone | Nameservers | Glue |
|---|---|---|
| com | j.gtld-servers.net, h.gtld-servers.net, k.gtld-servers.net, d.gtld-servers.net... | - |
| msn.com | dns1.p09.nsone.net, ns1-204.azure-dns.com, ns2-204.azure-dns.net, ns4-204.azure-dns.info... | 2 records |
β Authoritative Response
Server:208.84.5.204
NS records: dns1.p09.nsone.net, ns1-204.azure-dns.com, ns2-204.azure-dns.net, ns4-204.azure-dns.info, ns3-204.azure-dns.org
π DNSSEC Status
β οΈ Insecure (no DNSSEC)
No DS record for msn.com (unsigned zone)
β±οΈ Timing
Total: 446ms | Queries: -
π Records
| Type | Count | Sample Data |
|---|---|---|
| CNAME | 1 | wx.msn.com.edgesuite.net |
π Glue Records Collected
Total: 2
Out-of-bailiwick: 2 (ns1-204.azure-dns.com, ns1-204.azure-dns.com)
Analysis
IP Addresses
w.msn.com resolves to two IP numbers: 2.18.67.74 and 2.18.67.79.
other host names including a2810.gc.akamai.net, a2137.g.akamai.net, a1898.r.akamai.net, a190.gc.akamai.net and a2426.cf.akamai.net.0.1.cn.akamaitech.net share IP numbers with w.msn.com.